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Kerala Faces Flood Threat After Torrential Rain, Nine Dead
Kerala, a state in India, got hit by very heavy rain on August 3, 2024.
The rain was so strong that it caused floods and made nine people lose their lives.
Because of the danger, all schools were closed for the day.
The state’s chief minister, V.D. Satheesan, and the tourism minister, P.C. Vishnunadh, met with local officials to plan how to help people and keep them safe.
They also checked the situation in the Sabarimala area, where the river was rising fast.
The weather department said that some places got more than 100 millimeters of rain, which is a lot for a short time.
The government warned people in low places to move to safer spots to avoid more flooding.
Torrential rain across Kerala on Aug 3 caused flooding, nine deaths.
Three weather stations recorded over 100 mm rainfall, highest at Venkurinji 104.5 mm.
Schools closed statewide; district collectors declared holidays for educational institutions.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan chaired online review meeting with district collectors.
Kerala Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh camped in Pathanamthitta to oversee relief.
- Who
- Kerala state authorities, including Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh
- What
- Torrential rain caused flooding, nine deaths, and school closures
- Where
- Kerala state, especially Pathanamthitta district and Sabarimala region
- When
- Monday, August 3, 2024
- Why
- Heavy rainfall exceeded 100 mm at several stations, raising flood risk
Key facts
- Date
- August 3, 2024
- Deaths
- 9
- Rainfall (mm)
- 100+ at three stations
- Affected Districts
- Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Alappuzha, Ernakulam
- Authorities
- Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh






